Boeing introduces new projection technology for constant resolution visual system

Boeing has unveiled an enhanced projection technology for its Constant Resolution Visual System (CRVS) at the 2012 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), which is currently underway in Orlando, Florida, US.

Developed by JVC Professional Products, the newly launched e-Shift 8K projection technology is designed to enable CRVS to offer four times the resolution of high-definition, for more realistic and effective military training.

Boeing Visual Systems engineering manager Barry Kuhlmann said: "Now, with JVC e-Shift 8K projectors, CRVS has taken another leap forward in visual performance and fidelity to better prepare military pilots by allowing them to train in a more realistic yet safe environment."

Bringing CRVS’ visual acuity closer to 20/20, the technology further improves user training experience and also enables pilots to identify a wide range of virtual targets at real-world ranges.

The e-Shift 8K projectors are capable of doubling the CRVS projector’s resolution both horizontally and vertically, approaching 8K performance from a 4K device, whilst also keeping them small and affordable.

The projector can be easily integrated into existing CRVS systems without requiring modification of screens or its structure.

The system is compatible with a broad spectrum of fast jet and rotary-wing cockpits, as well as aviator night vision goggles (NVGs), and also supports easy integration with existing and future head-mounted displays (HMDs).